§ 3. Sir J. D. REESasked whether it will be a condition of any loan to China in which Great Britain participates that no assistance therefrom shall be given to the Chinese forces threatening Tibet on its Eastern border, and that of any manufactured articles required for the development of railways or other industries in China a proper proportion shall be purchased in Great Britain?
§ Mr. ACLANDWith regard to the first part of the question the loan will be made for certain specific objects which will not include that mentioned. With regard to the second part of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave on the 6th ultimo to the hon. Member for West Meath.